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The Ministry of Social Security and Labor estimates that old-age pensions could increase by just over 7 percent next year. However, the country’s economy is expected to contract.
On Wednesday after the government meeting and meeting, S. Skvernelis reiterated that pensions will definitely increase.
According to the Prime Minister, we can see the final data on economic indicators only in the first quarter of next year.
“It just came to our attention then. However, along with the Budget Law, adjustments to the law will be required. Pensions will increase on average, apparently from 7 to 9 percent. We will be able to talk about the concrete number when we present the budget bill. ”Said the Head of Government.
The average old-age pension from social security is currently 377 euros.
The average social security old-age pension with the required seniority is 400 EUR.
Promise the choice will be safe
When asked about the upcoming Seimas elections, S. Skvernelis explained that its proper organization would be ensured. They will take place at the scheduled time and in the scheduled manner.
“There are measures in place, how electoral districts will vote, what safeguards will be put in place, how people who are isolated or with the COVID-19 virus will be able to vote. (…) The necessary funding is also provided. If more are needed, this it will also be done. So that the elections are carried out on time and in the correct order, and are really safe, “said the Prime Minister.
Erik Ovcharenko / 15min photo / Voting area
At a meeting on Wednesday, the government allocated just over 3.9 million LTL to the Central Election Commission to cover additional salary expenses for constituency members and constituency electoral commissions and to organize Seimas elections in diplomatic missions and consular offices. euros.
The government has also approved sickness benefits for parents of isolated children under the age of 8, primary school children in the first and fourth grades, and children with disabilities under the age of 21.
When asked why the age of children under eight was chosen, S. Skvernel said that children of this age cannot be left alone at home without care.
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“So far, we have not discussed this issue in principle at the government meeting, only tentatively. And when we discuss at the government meeting, that decision will be made. We really have an ambitious goal to overcome, ”said S. Skvernelis.
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